RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
14. Measure pinion rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench (Fig. 63). Tighten pinion nut in small increments until pinion rotating torque is:
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New Pinion Bearings: 1.7 - 2.8 Nm (15 - 25 inch lbs.)
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Original Pinion Bearings: 1.1 - 2.2 Nm (10 - 20 inch lbs.)
15. Rotate pinion several times then verify pinion rotating torque again.
16. Position the ring gear on differential case and start two new ring gear bolts.
17. Install the rest of the new ring gear bolts and tighten them alternately to seat the ring gear.
18. Torque ring gear bolts to 237 Nm (175 ft. lbs.).
19. If exciter ring was removed, position differential assembly on differential Plug 8965 (Fig. 64) and place exciter ring on the differential case.
